Closed · RD-RBS-22-01-RISE · CFDA 10.755 · Discretionary

Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Rural Utilities Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $10M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 19, 2022
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program is a closed discretionary listing from Rural Utilities Service that offered Up to $10,000,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $10M
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
10.755
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program - is cataloged under number RD-RBS-22-01-RISE and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.755, posted by Rural Utilities Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 20, 2021 and last updated on April 18, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $10,000,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.0 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 19, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $10,000,000

Close Date

May 19, 2022

Posted

December 20, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The primary objective of the RISE program is to support jobs accelerator partnerships to improve the ability of distressed rural and energy communities to create high wage jobs, accelerate the formation of new businesses, and help rural communities identify and maximize local assets. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. The minimum award per grant is $500,000 and the maximum award amount per grant is $2,000,000. Grant funds may be used to pay for up to 80 percent of eligible project costs. Grant funds may be used to pay for costs directly related to the purchase or construction of an innovation center located in a rural area; costs directly related to operations of an innovation center including purchase of equipment, office supplies, and administrative costs including salaries directly related to the project; costs directly associated with support programs to be carried out at or in direct partnership with job accelerators; reasonable and customary travel expenses directly related to job accelerators and at rates in compliance with 2 CFR 200.474; utilities, operating expenses of the innovation center and job accelerator programs and associated programs; and administrative costs of the grantee not exceeding 10% of the grant amount for the duration of the project.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Rural Business-Cooperative Service Phone 202-720-1400

Key Dates

Posted December 20, 2021
Close Date May 19, 2022
Archive Date May 20, 2022
Last Updated April 18, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program", offered by Rural Utilities Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.755. The primary objective of the RISE program is to support jobs accelerator partnerships to improve the ability of distressed rural and energy communities to create high wage jobs, accelerate the formati...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 19, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $10,000,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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